Selles-sur-Cher (, ) is a
commune in the
French department of
Loir-et-Cher
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administrative region of
Centre-Val de Loire
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France
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The name of the commune is known internationally for its goat cheese,
Selles-sur-Cher, which was first made in the village in the 19th century.
Name
The commune was formerly known as ''Cellule'', then ''Celle-Saint-Eusice'', also spelled ''Selles-Saint-Eusice'' (), ''Selles-Notre-Dame'', ''Selles-en-Berry'' (), before changing to ''Selles-sur-Cher''.
Population
See also
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Communes of the Loir-et-Cher department
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Administrative-territorial entities
* Commune (administrative division), a municipality or township
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References
Communes of Loir-et-Cher
Berry, France
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